VOLUME 7, ISSUE 15 Finance News Flash New Vendor Pay System The City s Finance Department has implemented the use of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to pay vendors. This process is easy and allows vendors to receive payment in a shorter amount of time and in a more secure manner. Please contact Veronica Krall at (321) 567-3720 or email at veronica.krall@titusville.com to enroll in the program. Proposed 2018 City s Budget The City s Fiscal Year 2018 Proposed Budget is now available on the City s Website: http://online.pubhtml5.com/wfho/vlpa/ On June 14 th, Carole Shalala was named the 2017 Titusville Community Service Award recipient at a ceremony held in conjunction with the City s annual Flag Day Celebration. Titusville Community Service Award Recipient
On a bright, hot, and sunny Friday afternoon the City of Titusville s Community Development Department became the first group to participate in the Adopt-a-Trail program. Marching east from Canaveral Avenue, the Department picked up a total of 8 bags of trash and 2 bags of recyclable goods along Main Street. The Adopt-a-Trail program allows businesses, clubs, and other organizations to adopt a half-mile stretch of the new multi-use trail running from the Brevard-Volusia County line through downtown Titusville and be responsible for picking up litter throughout the year. When asked why the group decided to adopt a segment of the trail, their spokesperson had this to say: We had to work off the donuts somehow.. WORKING OFF THE DONUTS
JUST THE FACTS Building Permitting & BTR (Licensing) June 15, 2017 - July 26, 2017 This Period FY YTD Building Permits Issued 416 3,113 Building Inspections Performed 1082 7,612 Building Permitting Response Time Average (Calendar Days) 4.24 4.34 Inspections per Day per Inspector (Max 10) 14.54 14.61 New BTR License Response Time Average (Calendar Days) 3.96 4.34 BTR Licenses Renewed 76 626 BTR New Commercial/Industrial Issued 9 106 BTR New Home Based Issued 15 138 New Commercial/Industrial Businesses June 15, 2017 - July 26, 2017 Business Name Classification Address Telephone Number 11:1 AUTOMOTIVE INC. Automotive Body Repair/Shop 425 COLEMAN STREET 321.750.5252 ABLE ACADEMICS Private School 2073 GARDEN STREET 866.255.1279 ACTIVE MEDICAL & MOBILITY Retail Sales 1139 SOUTH HOPKINS AVENUE 321.225.8960 DI'S CUISINE Restaurant 1427 GARDEN STREET 321.427.2720 HME BILLING SERVICES, LLC Billing Office 1137 HOPKINS AVENUE 321.593.4929 LIFESTYLE PRINTWORK, INC. Unspecified Business Service 1300 ARMSTRONG DRIVE 105 321.604.1531 NASH FAMILY AUTOMOTIVE Automotive Dealer 1023 SOUTH HOPKINS AVENUE 321.252.6496 ONE STOP TECH SHOP Computer Repair/Sales/Service 4517 SOUTH HOPKINS AVENUE 321.607.6985 PIZZA @ TITUS-LANDING Restaurant 2510 SOUTH WASHINGTON AVENUE 110 321.243.9614
POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS Scooby and Chase were the names selected from almost three thousand submissions by community members for the Titusville Police Department s newest additions to their K9 Unit. The names for the fourteen month old Belgian Malinois were revealed on July 14 th 2017 at the Friday Nite Live Street Party Event in historic downtown Titusville. Titusville Police Officers collected gently worn boots and shoes and donated them to the National Veteran Homeless Support (NVHS) to distribute to local veterans in need. George Taylor, Chief Executive Officer of NVHS, accepted the boots on Friday July 14 th 2017 at the Titusville Police Department.
A special group of young adults stopped by Titusville Police Headquarters for a tour and the opportunity to meet officers and ask questions about law enforcement. Titusville Police Officer Francis Santiago met with young ladies attending the Woman s Center Summer Camp and held a fun Q and A session. They discussed many topics including internet and social media safety and bullying. Ms. Margret and the children at Wee Care child care enjoyed a special demonstration from the Titusville Police K9 Unit. Caregivers and kids also had the opportunity meet Scooby and Chase, the newest members of the K9 team.
On July 10 th several city employees selected from various departments gathered at Fire Station 13 for a photo op. This picture will be posted on the Employee Bulletin Boards throughout the City and used for upcoming marketing campaigns. Employees pictured from left to right: Jeff Hector, Ashley Green, Minami Ventura, Tiffany Callahan, Kathryn Cheney, and Richard Crum. While waiting for pictures to be taken Tiffany Callahan explained the importance of wearing bunker gear and allowed Minami Ventura to try it on.
FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS During the week of July 17 21, personnel brushed up on ropes and knots procedures at the training facility. The focus of the training was working on maintaining proficiency in tying off tools and hoses for hoisting. On Monday, July 24, Engine 10 s crew consisting of Acting Lieutenant David Neeld, Acting Driver/Operator Stephen Hartselle and Firefighter Jelani Mendiola, visited Good Shepherd Learning Center. The crew took the children on a tour of the engine and Firefighter Mendiola donned the bunker gear. Life Safety Specialist Kerri Lubeski read NFPA s Sparky the Fire Dog storybook and used Sparky the hand puppet to teach fire safety principals.
Specialist Kerri Lubeski joined the Titusville Welcome Center, Coast to Coast Bicycle Company, and Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization for a Kid s Safety Day. Approximately 30 kids were fitted for new bike helmets. Engine 11 s crew consisting of Lieutenant Brook Smith, Driver/Operator Andrew Johnson and Firefighter s Jelani Mendiola and Roman Lane displayed the Engine, let the kids sit in the driver s seat and gave out junior fire helmets. If you would like to include something in our next edition of Friday Fast Facts, please contact Virginia by Thursday, August 10th at 321-567-3702 or virginia.blaylock@titusville.com